01x10 - I Want to Be Renowned in the Capital

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Noctus Cochlear was the mastermind

behind the unprecedented

chaos at the White Wolf's Den.

Right now,

the Association is holding a meeting

about dealing with the aftermath.

Regarding the confiscated

items from this incident

Could we maybe get the Akasha golem?

And the something-water? Those two things?

By water, do you maybe

mean the Malice Eater?

Yes, yes. That, please.

What do you want with it?

What would you need the Malice Eater for?

Isn't it obvious?

For drinking.

For drinking you say?

Are you serious right now?

Huh? What?

We are now in the golden age

of the treasure hunters!

Amid the sparkling talent on

display in the capital of Zebrudia,

there was one man who stood

out amongst all others!

His name is Krai Andrey.

This is an epic tale

full of glory and agony,

of how he became renowned

for being the leader

of the strongest party he founded

with his childhood friends,

and also the master of the strongest clan!

Zebrudia's Association is just up ahead.

Arnold!

Don't worry,

everybody will soon know the Falling Fog!

Episode 10

I Want to Be Renowned in the Capital

"I Want to Be Renowned in the Capital."

Let This Grieving Soul Retire

I knew asking you was the right move.

I didn't get the golem, though.

That's too bad, but c'est la vie.

It's more than enough that

we got something "to drink."

That's getting old.

I'll take care of the handover, then.

Sure. I'll wait for you in the lobby.

Okay.

Hey,

do you have a second?

Crashing Lightning?

The second name of Arnold Hail.

He recently came to the capital

from Nebulanubes the Land of Fog.

He's a level 7 hunter.

You really haven't heard of him?

I mean, I'm not interested in all that.

You're pretty carefree, huh?

We're talking about a Dragon Slayer here—

someone who's taken down a thunder dragon.

If you put it that way,

I'm a Dragon Slayer, too.

Oh, yeah. You're right!

Well, either way, please don't

start trouble with him, okay?

I'll be counting on you.

There goes another Safety Ring.

But I will not yet leave this li-i-ife

Huh?

Is it already that time of year?

The Zebrudian Auction.

A grandiose event held once a year.

Most of the items auctioned are relics,

so naturally,

the quality and quantity of relics flowing

into Zebrudia during this

time are off the charts.

I completely forgot.

I want to go, but I'm broke.

If all else fails,

I could borrow from Sitri

No, wait.

Did I ever return what I

borrowed from her last time?

Krai, Krai, Krai?

You are

Chloe.

Chloe Welter.

I'm usually over there at reception.

Right.

Oh, yeah.

She's Gark's niece.

Hard to believe they're related.

My uncle's been in a really good mood.

Did something happen?

Well

There was something about some

Dragon Slayer or whatnot.

You mean the Crashing Lightning?!

That's Arnold Hail, from the Falling Fog!

Yeah, yeah!

Almond Oil, from Fallin' Love.

Thanks for waiting, Krai.

Sure.

See you later.

Y-Yes!

He's so dauntless

So that's the Malice Eater?

Yes.

He's a very good boy.

Hey!

Yes?

You're new here, right?

Welcome, and thank you for coming!

It's pretty cute.

Isn't it dangerous?

Please don't worry.

I've trained it to not harm Krai or myself.

I-Is that so?

There, there!

Hey, now!

You stop that, Drink.

You mustn't bother Krai.

Wait, you're really going to call it that?

It's the name you gave him, after all.

Not that I meant to.

She said that it wouldn't hurt me.

So what was that, then?

That was just it snuggling up to me?

This is bad.

I need to charge my mana before

Drink snuggles me to death.

Sitri, when is Lucia getting back again?

Let me think

It could be quite a while yet.

Actually, a strong swordsman phantom

appeared in the boss chamber

Oh.

So that disease of Luke's

flared up again, huh?

Yes.

He insisted on going at it alone

until he can beat it

Lucia and the others said

they'd stay as well.

I see.

I wish at least Lucia would come back

That reminds me.

I forgot to give this to you.

This.

Huh.

What a classic Aspiration Manifest.

It's a relic that lets you

store a single spell.

I always carry around the one

Lucia gave me as a lucky charm.

So what's up with this?

You can have it.

I hope you'll put it on here.

Oh, okay.

Damn it!

That receptionist must have been blind!

Arnold is level 7!

It is what it is.

We're the outsiders here.

Eigh!

Let's enlighten them as to just what we can do.

A hero from the Land of Fog is

a hero in Zebrudia as well.

We'll let these hunters

know what we're made of.

That's right!

We're the Dragon Slayers of the Falling Fog!

This is the last time anyone from

this town looks down on us!

You're itching to show off your

skills, right, Arnold?

Yeah.

Krai

Does that feel good?

Yup, yup, it does.

So, about charging my relics.

Most of them are out of mana,

and I'd like to get them all

topped up if possible.

But since there are just so many,

I'm reluctant to ask any

mage other than Lucia.

If that's so

then I've got

a good idea!

All of you here right now are very lucky.

Today, Krai suggested that we teach

you a special mage-training technique.

Huh?

These lessons differ from his

usual Thousand Trials,

so you need not fear death.

But there's much to gain!

Those who do this will all be able

to become mages on par with Lucia!

On par with Lucia?

There's a way to train to

get as powerful as her?

Count on Master to come

up with a plan like this.

She's selling it well, but I

have no idea what she's getting at.

So, what do you say?

Would anyone here be interested?

That is an intriguing offer.

Lapis. Kris.

I was not expecting members

of Starlight to be here.

What's with that look,

honestly, feeble human?!

Lapis is here, and you don't

even formally greet her, honestly?!

Apologize properly, honestly!

It's fine, Kris.

Dim-witted as he may be,

he is the clan master.

In human society, I suppose we

ought to follow human customs.

It's really hard to believe that he's

Lucia's older brother, honestly.

Starlight is a unique party made of

demi-humans called Noble Spirits.

Noble Spirits live for a long time

and are experts at magic,

Lapis Fulgor

Hunter level 6

but they casually look down on all

humans who are not great mages.

Kris Argent

Hunter level 3

Well, then, Sitri Smart.

Even for us Noble Spirits, Lucia

is someone special.

A human who overflows with magical talent.

Are you saying anyone can reach her level?

There is no training in this

world that could do that.

Lucia became the most

renowned mage in the capital

because of this training. Honestly.

Um

I'll try it.

You sure about that?

That's the spirit, Marietta.

So I just need to charge it?

That's right.

Hey, what is this?!

It's taking forever to charge!

Please keep going.

It's done.

Now for the next one.

What?!

Here you go.

The amount of mana a mage possesses

greatly influences their skill.

One can generally increase their mana

from childhood to their mid-teens.

Which means that everyone

here is well past that stage.

Marietta!

Marietta?

As you can see, if you overuse your mana,

you reach this state of mana depletion.

I'm sure all of you here have

experienced this before.

But! This moment is actually your chance.

Since you've all reached the end

of your developmental stage,

you can no longer increase

your mana capacity normally.

But that's no reason to despair!

It's a known fact that during recovery

from a mana-depleted state,

one's mana capacity also

increases by a few percent.

An ultra-recovery, so to speak

But that requires you to abuse

your mind to the absolute limit!

Ridiculous! Even we need time to

recover our mana, honestly.

This is in no way an efficient

way to train, honestly.

And that's where this comes in.

Hey, wai—

And as you can see, Marietta's mana

capacity has indeed increased!

By repeating this process over and over,

it becomes a viable way

to improve your abilities.

Huh? Lucia's been doing that all this time?

No pain, no gain.

Surely you're aware of that?

k*ll, k*ll, k*ll.

Lucia really became that strong

through this training?

The power Lucia wields

doesn't come from talent.

It's from all the blood, sweat,

and tears she's shed,

and from her mana capacity!

And all the while she did this, she never

once let it show that she was suffering.

Speaking of, I've heard that

Starlight wants to scout Lucia

But you're resting on your laurels for

being a race gifted with magic talent

Perhaps that attitude is the reason

that Lucia isn't impressed?

That's so rude honestly!

Kris.

We will not stand idly by and

let her humiliate us any further.

Yes, honestly!

Hey. Give me those relics

right now, honestly!

I'm going to charge all

of them right away, honestly!

Well, if you insist.

k*ll, k*ll, k*ll.

k*ll.

This is not much.

It shouldn't be a big deal, Kris.

Yes, honestly.

Here I go, honestly!

I-I'll do it, too.

Me, too!

I won't be left in the dust!

Me neither.

I'll do it.

Same!

Looks like the relics will all get charged.

Yes, yes.

And have you given it some thought?

It's not a bad deal for you.

I'm very honored,

but there are still things I must learn.

You mean from Thousand Tricks?

To think that there could be a

hunter that would rival you,

you who hail from the House of Rodin.

So be it.

We can wait for the right time

to discuss our exclusivity deal.

Which reminds me.

Have you already met with Earl Gladis?

Not yet

Apparently, his daughter

has been looking for you.

Ark!

Lady Éclair.

Please make yourself comfortable.

It will take some time for her to emerge.

Ti.

My sister is treating you

horribly, isn't she?

Y-You're too close, Sitri.

You'd become stronger much faster

if you left her and joined me.

M-Master!

Sitri.

I was just joking.

Ti? Where's my towel?

Yes!

I'm bringing it right now!

Jeez.

I told you to get it ready.

What's this?

It's Krai!

Liz, put on some clothes!

Ouch wait

Your fingers my eyes

You're going to make Krai uncomfortable!

Please!

What? He's fine.

Please!

I'm not.

What brings you over?

Well

I was thinking we could celebrate you

and Sitri coming back home safely.

Oh, that's so nice of you!

You stay away from him!

Si, stop getting in my way!

You need to stop!

Tino, you, too.

Huh? I'm invited, too?

The more the merrier, right?

Apologize!

Never!

We're treated like country

bumpkins no matter where we go.

How dare they?!

They're such a snobby bunch.

Eigh.

Is there anywhere to get

a drink around here?

Si you

You did something, didn't you?

There's no way I would get drunk this fast.

Please stop with the wild accusations.

Right, Ti?

I I didn't see anything

Thank you for waiting!

Please enjoy your stay!

Already tapping out?

Then I guess all of this will be your treat.

MaruP, over here!

What?!

Don't be so full of yourself!

Coming!

I can see through all your schemes.

I bet that whole Akashic

thing was all your doing!

You're way too drunk.

That golem was totally useless!

A little sturdy, but besides

that, it was ultra-weak!

That was because it hadn't been

trained in real combat yet!

Once I improve it a few times,

even you won't be able to—

Krai, did you hear that?!

Yes, yes. I certainly did.

Liz, I think you've had too much.

Hey, why are you on her side?!

Let's resume our drinking contest.

Or you can tap out like a loser if you want.

Bring it on!

And don't think you're going to win!

You're so weird.

No fighting, now.

Sitri, I bet the weird

accusations don't feel great.

We can call this even now, right, Liz?

Here you go, Liz.

H-Hold on

Thank you!

I drank it all. Now it's your turn!

Go. Go, go!

Krai, aren't you just

taking advantage of me?

Huh?

You only shee me as a wallet, don'tcha?

D'you have any idea how

much money I've lent you?

Ten digits. Ten digits!

Yes, yes. That's so true.

Wait, ten digits?

I'm going to have you pay

me back with your body.

Hey!

Touching is forbidden!

What's your problem?!

Listen up!

We are the Falling Fog!

And don't you forget it!

And this is the hero of Land of Fog,

the Dragon Slayer known

as Crashing Lightning,

"Crashing Lightning"

Arnold Hail

Hunter level 7

Arnold Hail!

I'll enlighten you halfwits

here in the capital.

Arnold is level 7.

Seven?!

Seven

I wonder if I could build

a new Killiam with that

Arnold?

I feel like I've heard that name before.

Oh, well. Whatever.

Hey, booze and women.

Got it! Bring us booze and women!

Right here!

I've got booze and a woman right here!

Please, no!

Uh

Liz, that's not fair.

Early bird gets the worm!

You want to drink with

a fine woman, correct?

I'll give you a special treat.

Go home, brat.

Don't be like that. Just drink up.

And the beer stein, too!

Hey, hey!

I'm gonna beat you

to a mushy, messy pulp!

You b*tch!

You're so damn weak!

Are you really level 7?

All right!

Let's drink!

I-I'm so sorry.

This girl's had way too much.

Come on, Liz.

Tino, Sitri. We're going home.

Yes, sir!

Triumphantly,

Oh, sorry. Looks like I forgot my wallet.

the Falling Fog came to the capital

to make a name for themselves.

Could I borrow some money?

But look at them now!

What a sad state of affairs!

The world is vast, Arnold Hail.

You've got this next time,

our Dragon Slayer, Arnold Hail!

All in the next episode!

Please tune in again next time!

By: MaruP-chang

A heavy blow to the head in the

pub, what a shocking shock!

Enraged, she caught him unaware.

He's mad she got 'em.

I bet they're really good hunters.

Or maybe not?

Being treated like noobs and can't sleep

We hate it!

Next time on Let This Grieving Soul Retire.

Episode 11

The Falling Fog Wants Revenge

Retire!

"The Falling Fog Wants Revenge."

Revenge!